Although he's not a superstar by any stretch, I think a case can be made for him. He always seems to elevate his game in the playoffs; where legends are born. He's 1st all time in 3pts made in the NBA Finals (2nd in the playoffs overall), when it counts the most and earned his nickname (Big Shot Bob) by hitting some of the most clutch shots in playoff and Finals history. Finally he will have more rings than Jordan (7) if the Spurs win this year's championship. Thoughts?
No, no and no. He deserves to be remembered for his big shots and that's it. I can't remember him being even the fourth-best player on any of his title teams. Sorry, but a zero-time all-star with a career 7.2 PPG will have to buy a ticket to get into the hall of fame just like I do.
Definately a powerful agrument, but he made his name in the post season, not regular. He shined when it counted the most. Even though he was only 3rd-4th best player on all of those teams, I would venture to say he wouldn't have all the rings he does if he doesn't make some of the plays he did.
I think he is a Hall of Famer in many fans eyes for what he has done. However, their is no way he will ever be voted in. I'm sure guys like Barkely would die to be in Horry's position, though.
I think that's a pretty accurate statement. The fans lof the teams he's played (and hit game winning shots) for love him and would view him as a HOF'er, but his regular season stats don't justify his entry.
A player's ability to create postseason moments depends greatly on his team's ability to get there and advance. Tino Martinez and Bernie Williams had a ton of huge postseason hits for the Yankees, but they're not HOFers.
Not even close. He will, however, be known as one of the greatest clutch postseason players of all time in any sport....
Absolutely not! He's had the benefit of being on some teams with some really great players, thus getting wide open for his "Big Shot Bob" shots in the playoffs. Over the course of a season though, he's never been one to put up the numbers to earn any honrs.
Of course not. He'll be remembered as: 1. Will Smith 2. Clutch post-season performer 3. Maybe average for 82 games That's a pretty good lineage though.
